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Kluge: The Haphazard Construction Of The Human Mind
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Product Descriptionare We Noble In Reason? Perfect, In God'S Image? Far From It, Says New York University Psychologist Gary Marcus. In This Lucid And Revealing Book, Marcus Argues That The Mind Is Not An Elegantly Designed Organ But A Kluge, A Clumsy, Cobbledtogether Contraption. He Unveils A Fundamentally New Way Of Looking At The Human Mindthink Duct Tape, Not Supercomputerthat Sheds Light On Some Of The Most Mysterious Aspects Of Human Nature. Taking Us On A Tour Of The Fundamental Areas Of Human Experiencememory, Belief, Decision Making, Language, And Happinessmarcus Reveals The Myriad Ways Our Minds Fall Short. He Examines Why People Often Vote Against Their Own Interests, Why Money Can'T Buy Happiness, Why Leaders Often Stick To Bad Decisions, And Why A Sentence Like People People Left Left Ties Us Into Knots Even Though It'S Only Four Words Long. He Also Offers Surprisingly Effective Ways To Outwit Our Inner Klugefor Example, Always Consider Alternative Explanations, Make Contingency Plans, And Beware The Vivid, Personal Anecdote. Throughout, He Shows How Only Evolutionhaphazard And Undirectedcould Have Produced The Minds We Humans Have, While Making A Brilliant Case For The Power And Usefulness Of Imperfection.From Publishers Weeklyevolution Seems A Rushed Process In Which Traits And Attributes Of Humanity Have Been Pieced Together To Make A Functioning But Far From Perfect Or Rational Being. Marcus Explores The Ways In Which The Human Mind, While Magnificent In Its Overall Ability, Still Stumbles On Several Points. Focusing On Areas Such As Memory, Decision Making And Language, Marcus Keenly Identifies The Makeshift Devices Humans Have Created In Order To Contend With What He Describes As Evolutionary Inertia. Stephen Hoye Traverses The Complicated Aspects Of The Book With Ease, His Melodious Voice Providing Just The Right Emphasis For Listeners To Understand Marcus'S Major Points. Yet His Delivery Misses Some Of The More Humorous Elements Of The Book. And Hoye'S Lingering Voice, Which Seems To Trail Off After The End Of A Sentence, May Be Good For Poetry, But Can Wear On The Nonfiction Listener. A Houghton Mifflin Hardcover (Reviews, Feb. 11).Copyright Reed Business Information, A Division Of Reed Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved.About The Authorgary Marcus Is A Professor Of Psychology At New York University And The Author Of The Norton Psychology Reader.Actor Stephen Hoye Is A Graduate Of London'S Guildhall And A Veteran Of London'S West End. An Awardwinning Audiobook Narrator, He Has Won Thirteen Audiofile Earphones Awards And Two Prestigious Apa Audie Awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind'? A: The book explores the idea that the human mind is not a perfectly designed organ, but rather a 'kluge'—a clumsy and imperfect construction resulting from evolution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gary Marcus, a professor of psychology at New York University and a noted expert in cognitive science.
- Q: What topics does Gary Marcus cover in this book? A: Marcus discusses various aspects of human experience including memory, belief, decision making, language, and happiness, examining how our minds often fall short.
- Q: Is 'Kluge' available in audio format? A: Yes, 'Kluge' is available as an unabridged audiobook on audio CD.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Kluge'? A: The book was published on June 30, 2008.
- Q: Can you tell me about the audiobook narrator? A: The audiobook is narrated by Stephen Hoye, an award-winning narrator known for his engaging delivery and experience in theater.
- Q: What is the condition of the audio CD? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating it has been previously used but remains functional and intact.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Kluge'? A: The genre of the book is Experimental Psychology.
- Q: How does Marcus suggest we improve our decision-making? A: Marcus provides several strategies, such as considering alternative explanations and making contingency plans, to help readers outwit their cognitive biases.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Kluge'? A: The title reflects the concept that the human mind is a makeshift product of evolution, highlighting its imperfections and the haphazard nature of its construction.